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Welded 400ex Frame
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Posted by: jakslap

I bought a used 400ex and just noticed the frame was welded. Does it comprimise the integrity of the frame? The weld is over an original factory weld. Do I need to do anything to it before I go nuts on it (again)?

Thanks,

Posted by: TheFontMaster

It's nothing to worry about as long as the weld is good, and the frame is straight. But you will want to just keep an eye on the weld. If it broke once, then it's obviously in a weak spot, and could break again. The guy that owned it before you did atleast have the fore sight to paint over the weld right?

Posted by: drifterx

If you ever tear it apart, i'd guesset it, particularly in that spot, and clean the welds up nice, then powdercoat or paint it. Otherwise, like FontMaster said, just keep an eye on it, but it should be ok.

Posted by: jakslap

well, the guy who welded it did not paint it--that's how I notced it. It looks to be a decent weld (scratch that, I know zip about welds).

Posted by: jakslap

No problems with that weld, but I think I will tear it down next winter and guesset it and touch up all of the welds. Are those guesset kits worth the money?